Senior Civil Engineer

Description

WORK LOCATION: DURBAN, SOUTH AFRICA

PROJECT DURATION: 24 MONTHS WITH EXPECTED FOLLOW-ON WORK WITHIN THE DoS PROGRAM

• Functioning as the Civil Engineer, providing OBO/Durban a full range of critical engineering and construction quality assurance and management and technical oversight of the Durban, South Africa Consulate
• Performing technical inspections of civil and structural work, monitoring the contractor's quality control program, and reviewing project drawings and specifications to ensure compliance
• Supporting and assisting OBO/Durban in ensuring the completion of the Durban, South Africa Consulate in accordance with applicable US codes and standard building practices
• Ensuring that the contractor is performing the required contract work in accordance with the design documents
• Reviewing engineering shop drawings and determining if the contractor has complied with the final design parameters
• Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• Performing quality assurance tasks, ensuring contractor's work is properly inspected and corrective actions take place, ensuring materials meet contract requirements
• Reviewing contractor submittals for compliance with contract requirements, and resolving conflicts
• Monitoring the construction contractor’s quality assurance and safety program
• Observing onsite construction and determining if construction elements are being installed, formed, and executed properly
• Monitoring construction progress vis-à-vis the project schedule and submit weekly progress reports with recommendations based on the technical review of project documents and field inspections
• Performing technical inspections of the civil engineering elements of the project
• Reviewing shop drawings and submittals from the contractor and determine if coordination with other disciplines is necessary in addition to monitoring on-going construction work to identify problems or non-compliance with design or contract specifications
• Preparing construction reports detailing construction progress and identifying any problem with the construction process related to the incumbent’s area of expertise
• Evaluating contractor’s proposed remedy and formulating solutions for the Project Director/Construction Manager
• Working on the construction site performed to U.S. standards
• Reviewing design documents (drawings and specifications) that the A/E prepares as well as performing quality assurance for the construction project in his/her technical area of expertise
• Developing a working knowledge of all technical requirements of project
• Providing Quality Assurance for ongoing construction project
• Reviewing contractor submittals
• Preparing responses to Requests for Information (RFI)
• Evaluating proposed submittal substitutions with engineering implications while making recommendations to the Project Director
• Coordinating the development of Independent Government Estimates (IGEs) for modifications and change orders
• Reviewing and evaluating design calculations and data from an engineering perspective
• Preparing Monthly Progress Report summarizing project status, with emphasis on engineering
• Performing other related duties as assigned by the Project Director

FILLING THIS POSITION IS CONTINGENT UPON AWARD

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (or above) in civil engineering from an accredited program and a minimum of seven years of experience required on construction projects of similar scope and value to the project supported by this Task Order
  • Design office experience shall not count toward an employee’s experience
  • A Professional Engineering License (PE) is acceptable in lieu of a degree
  • Overseas experience is preferred
• Must have Final Secret, Interim Top Secret (TS), or Final TS security clearance issued by Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) at the time of consideration
• Knowledge of International Codes required
• Knowledge of Microsoft Suite, i.e., PowerPoint, Excel, and Word required
• The incumbent must be able to read design/construction drawings and be able to understand design narratives and calculations
• Ability to interpret drawings in his/her discipline and have a basic understanding of the principals of his/her engineering discipline and how it fits in with other engineering disciplines
• Current working knowledge of acceptable products and procedures

Desired Skills

• None

Clearance Information

SRC IS A CONTRACTOR FOR THE U.S. GOVERNMENT, THIS POSITION WILL REQUIRE U.S. CITIZENSHIP AS WELL AS, A U.S. GOVERNMENT SECURITY CLEARANCE AT THE SECRET LEVEL WITH TOP SECRET ELIGIBILITY

Travel Requirements

• Yes

About Us

Scientific Research Corporation is an advanced information technology and engineering company that provides innovative products and services to government and private industry, as well as independent institutions. At the core of our capabilities is a seasoned team of highly skilled engineers and scientists with multidisciplinary backgrounds. This team is challenged daily to provide cutting edge technology solutions to our clients.

SRC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with a company match, life insurance, vacation and sick paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and a work environment that encourages excellence and more. For positions requiring a security clearance, selected applicants will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

EEO

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